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Donna Rawlins Donna Rawlins i(A45594 works by) (a.k.a. Donna Belinda Rawlins)
Also writes as: Sybel Harlin
Born: Established: 1956 Sunshine, Keilor - Sunshine area, Melbourne - West, Melbourne, Victoria, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Our Library Donna Rawlins , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Fitzroy : Wild Dog Books , 2022 23669531 2022 single work picture book children's 'Join Suzy and the children for a week of busy, bouncy, noisy, wiggly-jiggly, friendly fun.
'Which day is your favourite library day? Come in. Everyone is welcome!' 

(Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon The Amazing Meals of Martha Maloney Daniel Wild , Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2021 22444493 2021 single work picture book children's

'A tasty treat of a book where a precocious and imaginative child dines with important historical figures.

'On a school trip to the Museum of Famous People, Martha Maloney wanders off and enjoys the culinary delights of important figures through time, much to the dismay of her teacher. Readers can experience history through the dining tables of King Henry VIII, Princess Marie Antoinette, Queen Nefertiti and more, with heaped servings of information about each time period and their culinary customs. This unique picture book weaves together fiction and non-fiction to create a delicious read for inquisitive young minds.' (Publication summary)
1 1 y separately published work icon Waves : For Those Who Come Across the Sea Donna Rawlins , Mark Jackson (illustrator), Heather Potter (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2018 14045297 2018 single work picture book non-fiction children's

'Every journey is perilous, every situation heartbreaking. Every refugee is a person forced by famine or war or fear to leave their home, their families, their friends and all they know. Children have travelled on the waves of migration to the shores of Australia for tens of thousands of years. 

'This book tells some of their stories.Waves is a narrative non-fiction book about the waves of migration to the shores of Australia.' (Publication summary)
1 Meeting Sunshine : Jan Ormerod Donna Rawlins , Donna Rawlins , 2013 single work obituary (for Jan Ormerod )
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , March vol. 28 no. 1 2013; (p. 6-8)
1 4 y separately published work icon The Firefighters Sue Whiting , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Newtown : Walker Books Australia , 2008 Z1472699 2008 single work picture book children's
1 3 y separately published work icon Seams of Gold Chris Cheng , Canberra : National Museum of Australia Press , 2007 Z1447596 2007 single work children's fiction children's historical fiction "It is the 1850s and Danny has been left with his Uncle while his father and mother travel back to China. His Uncle was a gold miner like many other Chinese men but now his skills are utilised by all the townspeople and the miners in stitching or repairing anything that requires his sewing skills and his special threads - even sewing the canvas tents. While with his Uncle, Danny learns to sew and is called upon to use the needle and thread when disaster strikes the touring Chinese Opera troupe. "I wanted to tell him that sewing is women's work, not men's work." But Danny knows that he has to respect his uncle and do as he says, even if that means joining him on a sewing trip to the goldfields. Danny would rather be anywhere else ... until he takes things into his own hands!" (Source: Author's website)
1 2 y separately published work icon What Will You Be? Simon French , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2007 Z1400159 2007 single work picture book children's Mr Judd's class had a costume parade where students dressed up as a character from a book or a movie, but no one could guess who Sacha was meant to be.
1 1 y separately published work icon River Boy Anthony Hill , Canberra : National Museum of Australia Press , 2006 Z1341614 2006 single work children's fiction children's When Nat Shannon ran away from his uncle's farm to join the river boats, his escape was easier than the boy ever imagined. Nat is asked to help out on a paddle steamer. It's his dream and he's even getting paid for it! But he's got a secret that could not only risk his own life but the lives of the entire crew.
1 3 y separately published work icon Big and Little Donna Rawlins , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Milsons Point : Random House Australia , 2006 Z1295517 2006 single work picture book children's
1 y separately published work icon Across the Dark Sea Wendy Orr , Canberra : National Museum of Australia Press , 2006 Z1276575 2006 single work children's fiction children's

'Trung's family is tragically separated during their attempt to escape to a new country. A raid by soldiers means that only Trung and his father make it onto the boat headed for freedom. Trung's mother and little sister are left behind in Vietnam. Trung's journey, in the hull of a crowded fishing boat, is fraught with danger and full of loneliness. His estranged father is too sad and desperate to offer much comfort.

Even when Trung arrives in Australia, his difficult journey continues. He has to contend with strange foods, streets, buildings and a new language. He begins school but feels alienated from the other students and staff. He is left alone with many hours to fill.

And throughout his journey he desperately misses his mother and sister in Vietnam. He writes them letters at first in his head and then on paper but a reply does not arrive.

Trung starts to develop a friendship with Andrew, who is also grieving the loss of his home. And, finally, one day a letter arrives from his mother in Vietnam. Trung's dark journey does not end, but he begins to hope again.' (National Museum)
1 4 y separately published work icon Seven More Sleeps : Babs the Baby and Fog the Dog Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2004 Z1141388 2004 single work picture book children's

'It’s just seven more sleeps until the party and Babs the Baby and Fog the Dog are busy helping Mum get ready. Every day there’s something to do – and on the day itself there’s a BIG surprise!' (Publisher's blurb)
1 1 y separately published work icon Andy's Secret Weapon James O'Loghlin , Sydney : Hodder Headline Australia , 2004 Z1137645 2004 single work children's fiction children's
1 2 y separately published work icon Babs the Baby and Fog the Dog Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Kingswood : Working Title Press , 2003 Z1080247 2003 single work picture book children's

'Every day Mum, Babs the baby and Fog the Dog go for a walk. One day Fog the Dog sits on his bottom and won’t move. What can they do?' (Publisher's blurb)
1 8 y separately published work icon Guess the Baby Simon French , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2002 Z950173 2002 single work picture book children's "When a class of kindergarten children take part in a Guess-the-Baby photo competition, the results are amusing, entertaining and very surprising!" (source: publisher's website)
2 y separately published work icon ABC Book of Nursery Rhymes Kerry Argent (illustrator), Jonathan Bentley (illustrator), Kim Gamble (illustrator), Wayne Harris (illustrator), Ann James (illustrator), Stephen Michael King (illustrator), David Legge (illustrator), Alison Lester (illustrator), Andrew McLean (illustrator), Patricia Mullins (illustrator), Kilmeny Niland (illustrator), Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Julie Vivas (illustrator), Sydney : ABC Books , 2002 9179141 2002 single work picture book children's

'Showcasing well-loved nursery rhymes such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and This Little Pig Went to Market, this collection is a fantastic addition for every library. It features work from some of Australia's favourite children's book illustrators including Kerry Argent, Jonathan Bentley, Kim Gamble, Wayne Harris, Ann James, Stephen Michael King, David Legge, Alison Lester, Andrew McLean, Patricia Mullens, Kilmeny Niland, Donna Rawlins and Julie Vivas.' (Publication summary)
1 3 y separately published work icon Robber Girl Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Milsons Point : Random House , 2000 Z953900 2000 single work picture book children's
1 Know the Illustrator : Bronwyn Bancroft Donna Rawlins , 1996 single work column
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , May vol. 11 no. 2 1996; (p. 4-7)
1 3 y separately published work icon Ten Little Known Facts About Hippopotamuses : And More Little Known Facts and a Few Fibs About Other Animals Douglas Little , Sydney New York (City) : Ashton Scholastic , 1994 Z925672 1994 single work information book children's
1 y separately published work icon First Best Friends Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), Melbourne : VIC ROADS , 1992 Z838248 1992 single work children's Using the journey to school, the story highlights road safety for pedestrians.
1 9 y separately published work icon My Dearest Dinosaur Margaret Wild , Donna Rawlins (illustrator), New York (City) : Orchard Books , 1992 Z837216 1992 single work picture book children's A mother dinosaur speaks to her absent mate, describing how she and her newly hatched babies are staying alive while he hunts for a safer place for them all to live.
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